Gold Facts

Types of Gold Alloys 9K, 10K, 12K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K Gold: You might have heard gold being described by a certain number followed by the letter ‘K’. This simply tells you how much actual gold is in the ‘gold’ jewelry or object in question. Something that is 24K gold is technically pure gold (although…

Transfer leaf is leaf that is lightly pressed to a backing sheet of paper. This can be removed from the booklet by hand as the paper is larger than the size of the leaf. Transfer leaf is pressed face down onto the sized surface and the backing paper is rubbed over with slight pressure to…

What is Gold Leaf ? Gold leaf is a decorative material that has been used for thousands of years, and is commonly used on picture frames, in architecture, furniture, and signs. It gives a warm golden glow in low light, and is brilliant in sunlight. The torch on the Statue of Liberty is covered…